The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Golden Arrows are in the 6th position while the guesting Chippa United worry at 14th.
- Golden Arrows has the fewest matches under the total-line (0) in Premier League
- Chippa United is in the worst form (0-2-4)
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Premier League. That game, against SuperSport United, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Chippa United.
Chippa United have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Golden Arrows form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League for Golden Arrows at their home stadium (Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium) is 1 win, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, but a victory now would be sweet for Golden Arrows.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Golden, who played 1-1 against Mamelodi Sundowns. That match was also played at this venue (Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium). A strong away win before that one, visiting AmaZulu and winning 2-0.
The Golden fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 7 goals in 4 league matches. On the other hand, Golden Arrows have conceded 5 goals.
Chippa United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Chippa United, who have the most conceded goals (11) away in Premier League, so far with only 2 points returning home. The records show 0-2-4 (win-draw-lose).
Chippa United are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at SuperSport United (placed 3rd). Prior to that match, the Chippa manager L. Seema faced defeat when travelling to AmaZulu and losing 1-3.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Chippa United as they have only managed to score 5 times from 6 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Chippa have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Golden won two games, six matches ended with a draw and Chippa United has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / eightTop Goalscorers
  N. Sibiya 3 goals | V. Ndwandwe 3 goals |   B. Eva Nga 3 goals |
Golden Arrows missing players
Chippa United missing players
| Golden Arrows | Chippa United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 78% |
| 25% | 50% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 44% |
| 25% | 50% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.8 | 1 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2.6 | 2.8 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| 1.5 | 1.2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 100% | 140% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 45% | 50% |
- All of Golden Arrows's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Chippa United has the most conceded goals (11) away in Premier League
- Chippa United has the most dropped points from leading position (10) in Premier League
- Chippa United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Chippa United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Chippa United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Chippa United have yet to win a game away.
- Chippa United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Chippa United is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Golden Arrows has the fewest matches under the total-line (0) in Premier League
- Golden Arrows have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Golden Arrows have not yet lost a game.
- Golden Arrows have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Golden Arrows have scored in all their matches so far.
- Golden Arrows haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | Moroka Swallows | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | SuperSport United | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Cape Town City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Baroka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 12 |
| 9 | AmaZulu | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 | TS Galaxy | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Tshakhuma | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 14 | Chippa United | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -5 | 6 |
| 15 | Maritzburg United | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 5 |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 5 |